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V562 FBP

1999 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,224 mi
Last recorded83,224 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 FBP
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,395 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 48,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,872 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,997 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 60,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,363 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Smart?

Based on 1,296 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,017
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Stop lamp not working 49
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
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V562 FBP is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 78,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V562 FBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V562 FBP registered?

V562 FBP is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V562 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V562 FBP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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